Jessica Russell , BACP

Jessica Russell is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. She has six years of professional experience and holds BACP registration. Jessica aims to make the first step towards change feel manageable and clear.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She treats each person as the expert in their own life and helps them notice their existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps that build confidence, reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping.

Jessica has supported people with LGBT concerns and with relationship and communication problems. She also helps those struggling with self-esteem, guilt and shame, isolation and finding life purpose. Work can include planning small changes, learning new ways to cope with panic or anxiety, and looking at how workplace stress affects wellbeing.

Clients can expect an empowering tone and a focus on achievable goals. Jessica aims to help people find clearer thinking and steadier mood through regular conversations and agreed actions between sessions.

She offers sessions in English from the United Kingdom. For people considering online support, Jessica uses a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to match different needs and schedules.

Approaches and how online sessions can help

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One approach concentrates on identifying unhelpful patterns in thought and behaviour and replacing them with manageable alternatives to reduce anxiety and panic. Another approach focuses on building self-esteem and self-love through small, achievable tasks and by recognising personal strengths. These methods suit people facing stress, relationship or workplace challenges and those exploring sexuality or women's issues.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Jessica will talk through options with each person and choose methods that match their goals and preferences. The plan can change as work progresses to ensure the sessions stay useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is good for a more traditional conversational session, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier than speaking. Together these options make it simpler to arrange therapy around everyday life and commitments.